Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NORRIDGE
Norridge Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Norridge.
Yes, Norridge's village code says a water heater needs a permit. Apply on the village plumbing application. Homeowners doing their own work can apply with an ID. Plumbers register with just their Illinois plumbing license (055). The village is on ComEd for power and Nicor Gas for gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Norridge Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- A registered contractor, or a homeowner doing the work. Homeowners give the village a copy of their driver's license or state ID.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Norridge Water Department
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1962 (median) · 82% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 1 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Norridge averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Norridge
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Norridge average is shown.
What can change the price in Norridge?
Inside plumbing (new copper pipes, ejector and sump pumps, overhead sewers, backflow devices) and HVAC work are separate permit items. Faucets and tub surrounds alone no longer need one.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Norridge?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Norridge among the areas it serves. Based in 1200 N. Milwaukee, Glenview, IL 60025.
- Tank
- Tankless
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised Abt staff for following up until a multi-system project that included a tankless water heater was finished, and for handling an emergency water heater replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Norridge first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. IDPH plumber license verification ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN NORRIDGE
What Norridge homes are like.
1962Median year built
79%Built before 1980
82%Owner-occupied
84%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
About 79% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
84% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Norridge.
Homeowners can get the permit
If you're doing the work yourself in Norridge, you can apply for the permit with a copy of your driver's license or state ID.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Norridge homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Norridge homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Norridge. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates ↗Active$150 for an ENERGY STAR gas tankless water heater (UEF 0.95 or higher, 75 MBTUH or less), or $150 for an ENERGY STAR power-vented or condensing storage water heater (UEF 0.86 or higher).
- Illinois IRA Home Energy Rebates (HEAR and HOMES) ↗Not launchedIllinois EPA says its HEAR application has not yet been processed by U.S.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Illinois rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Norridge.
Permits and who issues them
Norridge Village Code Sec. 38-18 lists water heaters (home and commercial) as work that needs a permit. They are not on the village's June 19, 2024 list of work that no longer needs one. Use the village's Plumbing Permit Application. The contractor or homeowner must book inspections at least 24 hours ahead.
Yes. Contractors register each calendar year with insurance and a $10,000 bond for their trade. Plumbers only send their Illinois 055 license, with no bond.
Village of Norridge Building Department ↗ · Village of Norridge: Apply for a Building Permit (lists updated June 19, 2024) ↗ · Village of Norridge: Permit Applications ↗ · Norridge Village Code Sec. 38-18 Buildings (Municode) ↗ · Village of Norridge: Contractor Registration ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the IDPH plumber license verification ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Illinois licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Norridge.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schiller Park | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| River Grove | 3 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Elmwood Park | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Franklin Park | 3 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Park Ridge | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Niles | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Norridge water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Norridge?
Yes. Village Code Sec. 38-18 counts water heaters as permit work, and they aren't on the village's 2024 list of items that no longer need one.
Norridge Village Code Sec. 38-18 ↗ · Village of Norridge: Apply for a Building Permit ↗
Can a homeowner pull the permit?
Yes. The village has requirements for homeowners doing the work, including a copy of their driver's license or state ID.
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